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Hokies coach Frank Beamer made the announcement Saturday, choosing Brewer over senior Mark Leal.
"Both of the guys gave great effort and played very well in preseason, making it a very difficult choice," Beamer said. "It was a very close race."
Brewer, from Lake Travis, Texas, enrolled at Virginia Tech in the summer with two years of eligibility remaining after graduating from Texas Tech with a degree in personal financial planning. Because he graduated, he was immediately eligible to play for the Hokies.
Brewer played in 13 games at Texas Tech over two seasons after redshirting in 2011. His transition to the Hokies' offensive system included learning to take snaps from under center because he played in spread offenses in high school and at Texas Tech.
Leal was viewed as the likely incumbent after serving as Logan Thomas' backup the past three seasons, but he struggled when ...23 Aug 2014 18:48:19 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_names_ttu_transfer_brewer_starting_qb/17118971
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_names_ttu_transfer_brewer_starting_qb/17118971Virginia Tech names TTU transfer Brewer starting QBhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/virginia_tech_names_ttu_transfer_brewer_starting_qb/17118971http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngHokies look to return to staples of running and DBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) It's a year of change at Virginia Tech, and the Hokies hope it is for the better.
Coach Frank Beamer entered his 28th training camp still trying to determine a successor for quarterback Logan Thomas, with Texas Tech transfer Michael Brewer and Mark Leal battling for the job.
Brewer, viewed by many as the favorite, said the Hokies were a ''no-brainer choice'' after meeting with offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler on a recruiting visit, and can only hope he's a no-brainer, too.
''The winning tradition here, expecting to win every game that you're in, was something that meant a lot to me,'' Brewer said of choosing the Hokies. ''And then obviously getting to play behind a defense that can back you up like that on a consistent basis takes a lot of pressure off the offense.''
For the past two seasons, when the Hokies went 7-6 and then 8-5, offensive consistency has been a problem mostly because of the absence of a reliable running game. They hope to fix that this sea...13 Aug 2014 15:42:27 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/hokies_look_to_return_to_staples_of_running_and_d/17041661
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/hokies_look_to_return_to_staples_of_running_and_d/17041661Hokies look to return to staples of running and Dhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/hokies_look_to_return_to_staples_of_running_and_d/17041661http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngVirginia Tech Football: Predicting the 2014 depth chartVirginia Tech football is right around the corner which means that the depth chart will be coming out in the next couple weeks. There are also some big question marks on this team. Today we will focus on the offensive depth chart. Who will be the starter and who will back him up?
Quarterback
1. Michael Brewer, Jr
2. Mark Leal, RS-Sr
3. Brenden Motley, RS-S0
Virginia Tech is going to have to go through another quarterback competion this year, something they don’t normally do. Everyone thought that this was Mark Leal’s job to lose coming into this season but when Virginia Tech got Michael Brewer to transfer from Texas Tech, he became the favorite. Leal didn’t impress me enough in the Sun Bowl when Logan Thomas got injured to convince me that he is the starter and Motley has no real experience yet so I’ll have to go with Brewer on this one.
Running Back
1. Trey Edmunds, RS-S0
2. J.C. Coleman, Jr
3. Marshawn Williams, Fr
Both of the biggest running backs for Virginia Tech are returning this year and bot04 Aug 2014 12:34:33 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_football_predicting_the_2014_depth_chart/16969831
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_football_predicting_the_2014_depth_chart/16969831Virginia Tech Football: Predicting the 2014 depth charthttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/virginia_tech_football_predicting_the_2014_depth_chart/16969831http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngACC Countdown: No. 7 Virginia TechVirginia Tech went 8-5 a year ago (5-3 in ACC play), decent by Coastal Division standards but not enough to win the division after Duke took the head-to-head battle in Blacksburg -- a sentence that would have been unfathomable as recently as two years ago.
The Hokies start fresh on offense without three-year starter at quarterback, Logan Thomas, and return a lot of pieces from a defense that was downright dominant at times last season.
Can the offense do just enough to keep the Hokies in the muddled Coastal Division picture?
WHO'S BACK?
Almost all of Virginia Tech's skill position players at wide receiver and running back, along with plenty of pieces from one of the nation's best defenses.
Virginia Tech's offense was nothing to write home about, certainly, but a little continuity at running back can't hurt, and Trey Edmunds (675 rushing yards, 10 TD) returns, along with four of five starters on the offensive line.
Leading receivers Willie Byrn (660 yards), Demitri Knowles (6...23 Jul 2014 15:56:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16898551
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16898551ACC Countdown: No. 7 Virginia Techhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16898551http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngACC Countdown: No. 7 Virginia TechVirginia Tech went 8-5 a year ago (5-3 in ACC play), not all that horrible by Coastal Division standards but not enough to win the Division after Duke won the head-to-head battle in Blacksburg -- a sentence that would have been unfathomable as recently as two years ago. Virginia Tech starts fresh this year on offense without three-year starter Logan Thomas, and returns a lot of pieces from a defense that was downright dominant at times a season ago. Can the offense do just enough to keep the Hokies in the muddled Coastal Division picture?
WHO'S BACK?
Almost all of Virginia Tech's skill position players at wide receiver and running back, not to mention plenty of pieces from one of the nation's best defenses a year ago. Virginia Tech's offense was nothing to write home about, certainly, but a little continuity at running back can't hurt, and last year's leading rusher Trey Edmunds returns (675 yards and 10 touchdowns), as do four of the five starters on the offensive line. Leading rec...23 Jul 2014 15:56:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16897834
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16897834ACC Countdown: No. 7 Virginia Techhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/acc_countdown_no_7_virginia_tech/16897834http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngNo. 32 Virginia Tech Hokies season previewFrank Beamer has been the head coach at Virginia Tech for over a quarter century, but the past two seasons the Hokies have went a modest 13-11. With the ACC Coastal Division being wide open, there’s pressure on Beamer to take the Hokies to the ACC Championship Game in 2014. Replacing Logan Thomas as Virginia Tech’s quarterback will be fifth-year senior Mark Leal (6-1 218). Even though he’s been the backup for three seasons, Leal has limited game experience, and he could have competition for his job in fall camp. Assuming he keeps the job, Leal will have the benefit of the Hokies returning their top four receivers from last year. Willie Byrn, Demitri Knowles, and Joshua Stanford all had over 600 yards receiving last year and should give Leal a dependable set of receivers to throw to. Virginia Tech will also return running back Trey Edmunds, who led the team with 675 yards rushing last season. The Hokies also have J.C. Coleman and Chris Mangus to backup Edmunds, giving the Hokies a ...31 May 2014 09:27:36 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/no_32_virginia_tech_hokies_season_preview/16570216
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/no_32_virginia_tech_hokies_season_preview/16570216No. 32 Virginia Tech Hokies season previewhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/no_32_virginia_tech_hokies_season_preview/16570216http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98cf07681db425c9826f1e70c890296bb4227d8d/mini/alabama-virginia-tech.jpgVirginia Tech Football: 5 Biggest Questions Heading Into 2014Logan Thomas has left the building. The big-armed, strong legged quarterback of the Hokies offense has taken his talents to the next level – trading game film and academia for millions of dollars and a clipboard to carry. While the major reason for Virginia Tech’s success on offense last season is no longer a part of the program, fans can take solace in the fact Frank Beamer is still in Blacksburg.For eight years in a row, Beamer and the Hokies won at least 10 games. The past two seasons, however, this is a school that tripped up a bit in its pursuit of a major bowl game and in the process watched other ACC schools pass them by with bigger, better teams. Can Beamer bring back the magic this season? After changes on the staff a year ago — and one massive departure under center this year — Beamer is hoping to return to the ACC title picture in 2014. Thirteen starters return to this squad in 2014. Here are the five biggest questions to answer for this school in 2014 according to Athlon...23 Apr 2014 16:01:53 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_football_5_biggest_questions_heading_into_2014/16331695
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/virginia_tech_football_5_biggest_questions_heading_into_2014/16331695Virginia Tech Football: 5 Biggest Questions Heading Into 2014http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/virginia_tech_football_5_biggest_questions_heading_into_2014/16331695http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/957775913bb9fbf4cf00e5b64d215a56946ed6a9/mini/5862554.jpgFour Downs: Hundley-led Bruins humble Hokies in Sun BowlHere are four things we learned from No. 17 UCLA's 42-12 thumping of Virginia Tech in the Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas):
1. The Hokies (8-5) had no answer for Bruins QB Brett Hundley
To say that Hundley plays an instrumental role in the UCLA offense would be a vast understatement. In the first half alone against Virginia Tech, he accounted for 241 of the Bruins' 275 total yards -- including touchdown runs of seven and 86 yards (an apparent Sun Bowl record for longest TD jaunt).
Hundley's second-half output slanted more toward the passing end -- thanks to two TD passes in the final 7:31 -- but there was a consistent theme throughout day: Ultimately, the Hokies couldn't stop the Bruins from eating up yardage (452 total) and racking up points.
Which brings us to this: Hundley (387 total yards, four TDs) is certainly a great runner in tight spots and open spaces, but it's hard to tell if the NFL scouts gleaned anything concrete from Tuesday's outing.
Hundley was eminently proficient in the ...31 Dec 2013 18:12:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432689
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432689Four Downs: Hundley-led Bruins humble Hokies in Sun Bowlhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432689http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFour Downs: Hundley-led Bruins humble Hokies in Sun BowlHere are four things we learned from No. 17 UCLA's 42-12 thumping of Virginia Tech in the Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas):
1. The Hokies (8-5) had no answer for Bruins QB Brett Hundley
To say that Hundley plays an instrumental role in the UCLA offense would be a vast understatement. In the first half alone against Virginia Tech, he accounted for 241 of the Bruins' 275 total yards -- including touchdown runs of seven and 86 yards (an apparent Sun Bowl record for longest TD jaunt).
Hundley's second-half output slanted more toward the passing end -- thanks to two TD passes in the final 7:31 -- but there was a consistent theme throughout day: Ultimately, the Hokies couldn't stop the Bruins from eating up yardage (452 total) and racking up points.
Which brings us to this: Hundley (387 total yards, four TDs) is certainly a great runner in tight spots and open spaces, but it's hard to tell if the NFL scouts gleaned anything concrete from Tuesday's outing.
Hundley was eminently proficient in the ...31 Dec 2013 18:12:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432683
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432683Four Downs: Hundley-led Bruins humble Hokies in Sun Bowlhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432683http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFour Downs: Hundley-led Bruins humble Hokies in Sun BowlHere are four things we learned from No. 17 UCLA's 42-12 thumping of Virginia Tech in the Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas):
1. The Hokies (8-5) had no answer for Bruins QB Brett Hundley
To say that Hundley plays an instrumental role in the UCLA offense would be a vast understatement. In the first half alone against Virginia Tech, he accounted for 241 of the Bruins' 275 total yards -- including touchdown runs of seven and 86 yards (an apparent Sun Bowl record for longest TD jaunt).
Hundley's second-half output slanted more toward the passing end -- thanks to two TD passes in the final 7:31 -- but there was a consistent theme throughout day: Ultimately, the Hokies couldn't stop the Bruins from eating up yardage (452 total) and racking up points.
Which brings us to this: Hundley (387 total yards, four TDs) is certainly a great runner in tight spots and open spaces, but it's hard to tell if the NFL scouts gleaned anything concrete from Tuesday's outing.
Hundley was eminently proficient in the ...31 Dec 2013 18:12:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/four_downs_hundley_led_bruins_humble_hokies_in_sun_bowl/15432671
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